Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim apologized to Coun. Sean Orr for falsely claiming, without evidence, that Orr distributed illegal drugs on Christmas Day, but refused to answer detailed questions about the allegation. Orr has strongly denied the claim, calling it defamatory, while other councillors criticized Sim’s remarks as harmful and irresponsible…
…Welcome to “Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn’t!”
In this episode, Kyla Lee from Acumen Law Corporation examines a case about the admission of prior testimony and out of court statements when a witness is unavailable at trial. At a preliminary inquiry, parties have the opportunity to cross-examine witnesses, and a transcript of that evidence is created. In certain circumstances, that prior testimony can later be admitted at trial under the principled exception to the hearsay rule, on the basis that it is both necessary and sufficiently reliable. In this case, the preliminary inquiry transcript was admitted, but a separate police interview given by the same unavailable witness was excluded. The Supreme Court of Canada declined to hear the appeal.
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Prior Testimony: Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn’t! Read More »
The B.C. government’s 2026 budget announced a series of tax increases, capital project delays, and a reduction of 15,000 public sector jobs over three years.
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Welcome to British Columbia’s only weekly DUI law update newsletter. This newsletter contains the most cutting-edge information, the newest case law, and helpful practice tips for DUI defence in BC.
Authored by Kyla Lee, BC’s Impaired Driving Update is released weekly on Thursdays.
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On February 17, 2026, I had the privilege of appearing before the Supreme Court of Canada as part of Women in Canadian Criminal Defence’s first intervention at the Court, in Megan Rae Korduner v His Majesty the King (SCC 41737).
WiCCD is an organization that has grown rapidly over the last four years, and it was a significant moment to bring the organization’s perspective to the Supreme Court, particularly in a case that raises fundamental questions about compelled speech, self-incrimination, and the right to silence under section 7 of the Charter.
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During the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Newfoundland and Labrador implemented a series of travel restrictions that effectively closed provincial borders to non-residents, except under very limited circumstances. This action led to a constitutional challenge by Kimberley Taylor. She was initially denied entry to the province to attend her mother’s burial. She was joined in the challenge by the Canadian Civil Liberties Association.
The Supreme Court of Canada has finally made a decision this past week, in a case called Taylor v. Newfoundland and Labrador. This case provides an important look at the limits of government power during a crisis. Although the travel rules have long since been repealed, the court’s majority decision serves as an important guideline for future government decisions of how our mobility rights function under the Charter.
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Supreme Court of Canada Rules on Pandemic Travel Restrictions Read More »
The Ministry of Attorney General’s draft recommendations on regulated paralegals propose expanding non-lawyer advocacy into courts and administrative tribunals, including traffic court, some criminal matters, small claims, residential tenancy disputes, workers’ compensation matters, and family law in Provincial Court, with possible involvement in Supreme Court matters under a specialization model.
The proposal is framed as an access to justice initiative, but make no mistake: It is not. It represents a policy choice to lower professional standards in high-stakes legal environments rather than confront the structural failures the government itself created.
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Welcome to British Columbia’s only weekly DUI law update newsletter. This newsletter contains the most cutting-edge information, the newest case law, and helpful practice tips for DUI defence in BC.
Authored by Kyla Lee, BC’s Impaired Driving Update is released weekly on Thursdays.
What’s inside:
Impaired Driving Update – BC Edition: Volume 11 Read More »
Driving Law has been ranked in the Top 15 Driving and Road Safety Podcasts by MillionPodcasts.com. Million Podcasts publishes curated podcast rankings designed to highlight standout shows in specific industries, and their Driving and Road Safety list is considered one of the most comprehensive rankings available online. Podcasts are assessed based on factors like Apple review count, Apple and Spotify ratings, monthly listeners, activity level, subject expertise, and overall authority in the space. I’m proud to see Driving Law recognized alongside other leading voices in this area!
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Welcome to “Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn’t!”
In this episode, Kyla Lee from Acumen Law Corporation examines a case involving internet defamation and the constitutional limits of permanent court ordered restrictions on speech. After an unpleasant experience at a coffee shop, a customer engaged in a sustained and targeted online campaign against a specific location. The conduct included repeated negative reviews, the creation of fake profiles, and continued postings across multiple platforms over a long period of time. A court initially issued an injunction to stop the behaviour. When that injunction was breached, the court imposed a permanent injunction prohibiting the individual from ever expressing opinions about the business again. The Supreme Court of Canada declined to hear the appeal.
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